Modular Pile Staging Stand With Roller And Pivoting Arm
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional pile stands and stand assemblies are large, cumbersome, and require multiple cranes for effective use, movement, and manipulation, leading to high rental costs and inefficiencies in pile staging.
Innovation Solution
A modular pile staging stand assembly with a mainframe, roller assembly, pivoting arm, and cable attachment system that allows for efficient lifting and movement of piles using a single crane, minimizing the need for multiple cranes and enabling easy site navigation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If conventional pile stands and stand assemblies are used, then pile staging can be performed, but the equipment becomes large and cumbersome requiring multiple cranes
Solution Approach 1:
The pile stand assembly is divided into multiple independent stands, each capable of functioning autonomously. Each stand includes a mainframe assembly, roller assembly, and pivoting arm assembly that can be individually positioned and operated, eliminating the need for multiple large cranes to manipulate a single massive structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The roller assembly is designed to be slidably mounted on the mainframe assembly, allowing dynamic repositioning of the roller along the mainframe. The pivoting arm assembly can pivot between different positions, enabling the stand to adapt to various pile positions and heights, thereby improving efficiency without requiring additional heavy equipment.
2Reliability
If conventional pile stands are used, then pile installation can proceed, but the equipment is difficult to move and manipulate
Solution Approach 1:
By segmenting the pile stand into multiple smaller, independent units, each stand can be easily moved and repositioned around the worksite. The modular design allows individual stands to be manipulated without requiring complex coordination of multiple large equipment pieces.
Solution Approach 2:
The roller assembly acts as an intermediary between the mainframe assembly and the ground, facilitating easy movement of the stand. The roller can be positioned at different locations on the mainframe to enable the stand to roll smoothly across the worksite, significantly improving ease of operation while maintaining installation reliability.
3Ease of operation
If multiple cranes are used for conventional pile stands, then the stands can be moved, but rental costs increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The pile stand assembly is designed to be self-sufficient in terms of movement and positioning. Each stand can be moved and repositioned using its own roller assembly and pivoting arm mechanisms, eliminating the need to rent multiple expensive cranes. The system serves itself by incorporating all necessary movement capabilities within the stand structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The dynamic design of the roller and pivoting arm assemblies allows the stands to be easily reconfigured and moved with minimal external assistance. This reduces the need for expensive heavy equipment rental while maintaining full operational capability for pile installation.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The solution reduces the need for multiple cranes, enhances safety and efficiency in pile installation, and allows for easier site access and manipulation of pile stands, thereby lowering operational costs and improving installation accuracy.
Implementation Method 1
a roller assembly slidably mounted on the main frame assembly
Implementation Method 2
a pivoting arm assembly having a pivoting arm configured for pivoting towards the ground and away from the ground
Data Source
AI summary
The disclosure relates to an assembly for staging a pile on the ground, including: at least one stand having a mainframe assembly on the ground, having a front end and a rear end, wherein each stand has: a roller assembly slidably mounted on the main frame assembly, wherein the roller assembly further has a roller located towards the front end; and a pivoting arm assembly having a pivoting arm configured for pivoting towards the ground and away from the ground; and a second roller connected to an end of the pivoting arm.